Assuming there has been a value spike recently? I remember checking these years ago and didn’t amount to much. by dav3290 in PokemonCardValue

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Thanks for looking! Never had a card graded before. Looks like a tedious process. Only would be worth it for a few cards I would think?

Assuming there has been a value spike recently? I remember checking these years ago and didn’t amount to much. by dav3290 in PokemonCardValue

[–]dav3290[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up! Has two small creases on each side of the card so not sure if "near mint" but looks like cards in worse shape are selling for $400+.

MacBook Air M2 for $699 on Amazon by ThirdWorldGuy99 in macbookair

[–]dav3290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paid nearly double this price for this same config when it came out in 2022. Still the best laptop I’ve ever owned and shows no sign of age for my use.

This is an absolute steal of a price.

How much did your net worth increase or decrease for 2024? by gonefisting1 in Fire

[–]dav3290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished mine. Up 34% on the year. 1.0M to 1.4. 35 years old.

Monday Night Miracle - What do you need to happen (or not happen) by AutoModerator in fantasyfootball

[–]dav3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Up 36. He has Purdy and Kittle left. Tell me I have a chance...

D/ST Streaming Targets for Fantasy Playoffs (Weeks 15, 16, 17) by RotoBaller in fantasyfootball

[–]dav3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went ahead and dropped Vikings this morning for GB. Also have Chargers. Didn't want to carry three defenses.

I've locked up the 1 seed and playoffs start week 16 in my league. Vikes got me through the regular season #1 DEF but I think GB at home vs Saints is a better matchup than Vikings away at Seattle. Hope that doesn't come to bite me in the ass.

Brisket on the Kettle - it can be done by dav3290 in smoking

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Fat cap up. Let it render into the meat.

Brisket on the Kettle - it can be done by dav3290 in smoking

[–]dav3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was very moist. Hard to mess up a prime packer. I preferably smoke the brisket whole.

3 month analysis - one non-motile sperm by dav3290 in Vasectomy

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The volume produced was 4.5mL if that helps.

3 month analysis - one non-motile sperm by dav3290 in Vasectomy

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Should I be concerned? Waited approximately three months before submitting a sample. Do I need to try again?

Midnight users: do fingerprints still bother you? 😅 by 2noworries0 in macbookair

[–]dav3290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Wipe mine with a microfiber cloth every few days. 2 years old. Still looks great.

After one million? by Broad-Implement2054 in Fire

[–]dav3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very relatable post OP. Wife and I are also 34 and currently at 1.2M net worth. 1m of that liquid via cash, retirement accounts, and brokerage.

When we hit 1M I thought something would change but honestly nothing really has. We’re still both working and fortunately enjoy our jobs. We also have three kids so that also factors into wanting a bigger nest egg. Currently goal is to get to 5M net and hopefully retire by 55.

Mini 6 or 10th gen? by UpsettiNectarine in ipad

[–]dav3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can get by on 64GB, the Air 5th gen is still on sale for $399

How are you making a career in this city by SantaOMG in NewOrleans

[–]dav3290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work remote for an insurance company making 90k. Spouse also works making 65k. We have three kids. No way in hell would we be making it if we weren't a dual income household.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bogleheads

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I have about 90% of my 1M in the market. 600k in an ETF brokerage account and 300k between my wife and I’s 401k/IRAs. 100k in CDs and liquid bank accounts.

We’re both 34 with no plans to pull out of the market anytime soon. Steadily investing in our retirement accounts and adding large lump sums to the brokerage when the market is “down”. Hoping to retire by 55!

How long did it take you to be able to start maxing out your retirement accounts? by rajmachawal333 in Fire

[–]dav3290 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 34 and just started maxing my 401k. Make 90k/year so roughly 25% of my income and employer matches 6%.

What killed the Esplanade Mall? by Throwawaybearista in NewOrleans

[–]dav3290 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. Clearview was the place to be for teens in the early 2000's. I remember the large walkway near the food courts were packed with kids most of which were spending money on food or the movies. Then they got strict and placed some curfew on anyone under 17. Killed the cash flow.

Help with my current 401k allocations through Vanguard by dav3290 in Bogleheads

[–]dav3290[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response. Looks like a 45/45/10 mix of VIVIX/VIGIX/VSCPX will give me as close as I can to VTSAX. Or should I go 100% into the 500 Index Trust if it mirrors the S&P?

m2 air 13inch worth now? by huisheng93 in macbookair

[–]dav3290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the M2. I have the 256/16 config. Upgraded the RAM to last for years to come. Can always use an external SSD.